STB Bulletin - week of 4/25- 5/1

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Week of April 25 - May 1, 2021

... to Love, to Serve, to be Hope ...

MESSAGE FROM FR. TIM

Many of you know my 98-year-old mother went into Hospice a month ago and was able to stay in her own home.

On April 17th at 2 p.m. she died with three of my sisters with her. Shortly after that the rest of the family gathered around her body. We prayed, and each of us shared a word that spoke of who she was for us.

Her funeral was a private family one on Thursday at Holy Family Catholic Church in St. Louis Park – the parish at which my parents were life-long members.

I want to Thank You for your prayers, support, and concern for me during this time.

My mother chose two memorials:

Pro-Life Across America and Sharing and Caring Hands

As someone shared with me, She birthed you into life, you “birthed” her into Heaven.

Love you,

Fr. Tim

IN SYMPATHY

Our deepest sympathy goes to our pastor, Fr. Tim Wozniak,

and his family on the death of his mother,

Margaret Wozniak, who passed away on

Saturday, April 17, at the age of 98.

Please remember Margaret in your prayers.

May God grant eternal rest and

give comfort to the family at their time of loss.

Amen

MASS RESERVATIONS

LIVESTREAM

CALENDAR

Saturday, April 24:

No Event Scheduled

Sunday, April 25:

9:00 am MASS, Fr. Tim Wozniak (reservation required) Livestream available
1st Eucharist Celebration, 11:00 am - 12:00 pm (invitation only)
Confirmation year 1, candidate/sponsor meeting (option 2): Zoom 6:00pm - 7:30pm

Monday, April 26:

No Event Scheduled

Tuesday, April 27:

AA meeting, 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Wednesday, April 28:

Word Communion Service, 12:00pm - 12:30 pm
1st Euch. rehearsal for 5/1, 6:15pm - 7:15 pm
1st Euch. rehearsal for 5/2, 7:15pm - 8:15 pm

Thursday, April 29:

Mass, 10:00 am - 11:00 am
Growing Through Loss via Zoom, 6:45pm-9:00 pm
Al-Anon Zoom meeting, 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Friday, April 30:

No Event Scheduled

Saturday, May 1: Food Shelf weekend

May Day Basket Service Project, 2:00 pm
1st Euch Celebration, 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm (invitation only)

Sunday, May 2: Food Shelf weekend

9:00 am MASS, Fr. Tim Wozniak (reservation required) Livestream available
1st Euch Celebration, 11:00 am - 12:00 pm (invitation only)
Confirmation year 1 - 2:30 pm
Confirmation year 1 via Zoom 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm

TOOTSIE ROLLS

APRIL 25

THIS SUNDAY!

The Knights of Columbus will be conducting a fundraising drive to benefit People with Intellectual Disabilities after

Mass on April 25th. As a token of appreciation, Tootsie rolls will be available to all; you don’t have to donate to enjoy a Tootsie Roll!

FIRST EUCHARIST

We offer our prayers and best wishes to all the 44 young people who have prepared to receive their

First Eucharist

on the weekend of April 25 and May 1 & 2.

Max Bienash

Willow Bjork

Owen Bongard

Micah Branson

Logan Carroll

Adelaide Costain

Henry DeVries

Jack Elder

Myra Engel

Jose Gamino

Luna Gamino

Addison Gardner

Sullivan Griffin Boyle

Natalie Guzman

Grady Hamilton

Tristan Hamilton

Cordelia Johnson

Zachary Johnson

Lydia Jones

Drew Karsnia

Chloe Krivak

Isla Kuh

Jamison Leary

Mark Manwarren

Kinley McDermott

Madison McFarlane

Viola Mortensen

Christian Nason

Henry Nyhus

Sofia Olsen

Zoe Panzarella

Mathias Potts

Maria Ries

Joshua Rodriguez Guzman

Charlie Savage

Caden Schmidt

Clara Schmidt

Santiago Schmitz

Joseph Schussler

Conner Schwans

Victoria Sharp-Jones

Sophia Solano Gutierrez

Madelyn Tatro

Maxwell Vanscoy

Jans Visker

Isabelle Williams

MOTHER'S DAY

MAY 9

Flower Donations Needed

This year, the annual Mother’s Day flower planting will be done differently. Because there are not currently a lot of children attending Mass, and we continue to be cautious about safety, the flowers will be planted by some of our Year 1 Confirmation students on Mother’s Day, May 9.

What has not changed is our need for donations of flowers. Any quantity of any type of Marigold is welcome. Anyone can donate a few or as much as a flat of Marigolds by bringing them to the South patio (back door) on Saturday, May 8 or before 9:00 Mass on Sunday, May 9.

If you would like to donate but are not available for those drop-off times, please contact Dez Sobiech.

LAWN MOWING VOLUNTEERS

We are looking for volunteers to help keep our STB grounds looking beautiful.

This would be a 2-2.5 hr. commitment once a month to work with a team of four on our parish grounds. Any adult 18 or over is eligible to sign up.

If you are interested, please email Monica Lopez.

VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL

by MAY 28

Registration Now Open!

Deadline May 28, 2021.

All Aboard for VBS 2021

The Rocky Railway will be rolling July 12-15 from 9:00 am – 12:00 pm each day.

We will limit total campers at VBS to 35 participants
We will limit small groups to 7 campers and 2 leaders
Each small group will remain in their own “pod” as they move through the day
We will follow whatever CDC guidelines are in place in July
Snacks will be prepackaged and eaten only with small groups
Fee: $30 per child.

VBS VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!

St. Thomas Becket is gearing up for VBS. We are rolling into the station July 12-15 from 9:00 am - 12:00 pm.

To have a successful experience for all, we need adult or experienced high school students to share their gifts in a few areas:

If you love photography we have a great spot for you! In Spotlight VBS you photograph the kids for a slideshow. There’s even a script outlining the specific shots you need.

Have you gotten really good at watching TV these last few months? In KidVid, you show a video and then discuss it with questions provided!

Do you love science and cool gizmos? In Imagination Station, you spark imagination through science and at the same time connect it to Scripture.

Prefer to be more active? LocoMotion Games is the place for you. Play games that connect with the daily Bible Point.

Love music and dance? In Sing & Play Express, you can teach the crews fun dance moves that are provided or make up your own!

Are you theatrical? With an easy to follow script, Bible Adventures gives you a chance to show your dramatic side.

We also need a few more crew leaders and would welcome middle schoolers who will be entering 6th grade this fall as additional helpers.

To proceed with plans for VBS, we need these spots filled ASAP.

Contact VBS Coordinator, Lori Skare:

651-683-9808 | Ext. 111

CLICK HERE TO VOLUNTEER

COUNCIL SPOTLIGHT

MAY 6

SAVE THE DATE

May 6, 2021 beginning at 6 pm will be your opportunity to learn about the Councils (AKA Discernment) that make up the leadership of this community. This will be a virtual event on Zoom. The link to join the meeting and additional details will be in next week’s bulletin. If you have any questions, please contact Kevin Magyar at kevinm@stbeagan.org.

There are openings in 5 of the 6 councils and this is the evening to find out if one of them is right for you. We will be spotlighting the different councils each week until May 6. This week we are putting the spotlight on Fun and Fellowship and the Caring Council.

FUN AND FELLOWSHIP COUNCIL

The Fun and Fellowship Council strives to reinforce our Mission Statement's focus on creating a welcoming Catholic community for all who enter through our doors. We provide opportunities for all to feel personally welcome to participate in parish social events and maintenance activities that keep our building and grounds a beautiful and peaceful place to worship.

We sponsor many annual events to keep the community alive and active and to help foster relationships between all members of the church family. We also host several monthly activities to support seasonal celebrations or annual traditions.

Some of our annual events:

Fall Festival
Adult Christmas Party
Cana Dinner
March Mini-Golf Madness
Easter Egg Hunt
Mother’s Day Flower Planting
Best Ball Golf Tournament
Breakfast with St. Nicholas

CARING COUNCIL

The Caring Council prayerfully extends the love of Christ in service to all people of the St. Thomas Becket family, and to our larger community as well. We provide physical, spiritual, and emotional support to meet individual needs.

Some of the ministries under the Caring Council include:

Communion Ministry to Senior Living Facilities
Homebound Communion Ministry
Funeral Ministry
Prayer Line
Prayer Shawl Ministry
Sunshine Senders
Depression Coalition
Growing through Loss
Blood Drives
Remembrance Mass
Anointing Services

One of our biggest accomplishments in 2020 was reaching out to all parishioners over 75 years old during the COVID-19 pandemic to ensure all parishioners had support and to identify needs, i.e., food deliveries, prayer requests, etc.

A goal for the upcoming year is to create a new ministry to reach out to potentially isolated individuals and explore the feasibility of a Health Ministry.

For more in-depth information about us please visit: https://stbeagan.org/caring-for-each-other.

CLICK HERE TO SEE OTHER COUNCILS

Photo by Monica Silvestre from Pexels

STB MEETS BREAKING FREE

MAY 4

Zoom Speaker Event Coming!

Human Trafficking: It Happens Here

(And what we can do about it)

May 4, 2021, 7-8:45 PM on Zoom

Some Stats......

Human trafficking happens 365 days a year in every zip code in the United States
The FBI ranked Minnesota 13th in the U. S. for sex trafficking. The Twin Cities area ranks 14th among major U.S. cities for instances of child prostitution.

What St. Thomas Becket Has Been Doing

Our first year Confirmation Candidates filled 65 cosmetic bags with toiletries, snacks, and gift cards for Breaking Free in St. Paul. (See video below for more on Breaking Free). These bags will be distributed to women on the street and in the Safe House.
We have provided Prayer Shawls for graduates of Breaking Free, Sisters of Survival program.

What Can You Do?.....

Be informed: The Spirit of Justice committee will sponsor a live zoom meeting with Jessica Bartholomew, retired Minneapolis police officer and Jennifer Gaines, a survivor of trafficking who has opened several safe houses for teenage girls and boys that were caught in the system. See the bulletin article about this event for more information.
Pray: Offer up a prayer every time you pass a motel, hotel, casino or truck stop. Pray that this place will be closed to trafficking.
Give: There is always a need for toiletries, cleaning supplies, food, used clothing and gift cards for Subway, Target, etc at Breaking Free and other organizations that serve survivors.

VIDEO: CLICK HERE to see a video message to STB from Breaking Free, followed by an in-depth look at the work they do with survivor services and prevention.

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

USHERS, GREETERS & SANITIZING CREWS NEEDED

We have several events coming up in the next 2-3 weeks that will require a combination of greeters, ushers and/or people to sanitize the church between events. Listed here are the dates and needs. Please let me know if you can help with any these at kevinm@stbeagan.org.

RCIA

AN INVITATION TO LEARN MORE THE CATHOLIC CHURCH AND/OR HOW TO BECOME CATHOLIC

Do you have questions about the Church after worshiping with us online?

Wondering about the role of God in your life, about Jesus, Pope Francis, the Catholic Church today?
Wanting to know more about the Catholic faith of someone you love?
Thinking about being baptized? Already baptized but want to find out about becoming Catholic?
Do you have a child seven years old or older who isn’t baptized? Do you have a young person baptized in another tradition but seeking 1^st Eucharist and Confirmation in the Catholic Church?
Did you never complete your initiation into the church? Did you miss 1^st Eucharist or Confirmation?
Are you or a friend or loved one looking for a faith community which can nurture growth in faith?

The Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults is the process by which people ages 7 to 107 become Catholic Christians. But before making this decision we spend time exploring our own faith and the faith of this community. Then the process is tailored to the needs and background of the person.

If you have questions, call or email Jackie Graham (651-452-8775) or jackieg@stbeagan.org)

FSCS GALA FOR GIVING

MAY 1

Join us for the Faithful Shepherd Gala for Giving. This virtual event will be held Saturday, May 1^st at 7pm and will feature a Dancing with our FS Stars competition with 7 teachers. This will be a night you will not want to miss. The evening will feature an incredible silent auction and our Electric Moment. Our fundraising push at the end of the evening will be to upgrade the school’s IT Network and wireless connectivity. We are so fortunate to have a supportive church community. Continue your support by tuning in for a great night.

STB VIRTUAL PRAYER WALL

Let's pray for each other!

When you get to this page, double click on the brick wall to post your prayer or a prayer request, or click on the "+" on the lower right of the wall.

GROWING THROUGH LOSS

South Suburban Coalition

The Interdenominational Coalition of South Suburban Churches, comprised of 15 churches “south of the river”, is pleased to present a five-week series titled “Growing Through Loss”. Join us for one or all sessions on Thursday evenings, April 29 and May 6, 2021, from 7:00 to 9:00.

Speakers and support groups will be offered virtually via Zoom for this series. You must register for each session that you plan to attend at https://www.signupgenius.com/go/4090B4BAAAA2EA31-spring.

Suggested donation per session is $4.00.

If you have any questions, email Barb Korman or call her at 651-452-8261

The following is a list of the dates and the speakers.

April 29

“Resiliency Through Life’s Challenges”

Donna Mathiowetz

Inspirational Speaker & Author

May 6

“Service of Remembrance”

Rev. Karen Treat

Pastor of Care Ministries & McKenna Crossing

Shepherd of the Lake Lutheran Church, Prior Lake

Our next series will be held at Shepherd of the Lake Lutheran Church, 3611 North Berans Road, Prior Lake, on Tuesday evenings, September 14, 21 & 28 and October 5 & 12, 2021.

GOSPEL MEDITATION

Any builder worth his or her salt knows the value and importance of a cornerstone. Properly laying and securing this primary unit determines how the rest of the project unfolds and its success. Cornerstones are necessary elements not only of buildings but of lives as well. Many human beings conduct the business of their lives paying little attention to a grounding reference or starting point. Hence, what unfolds is a tapestry of relativism, with few anchors or guideposts and many impulsive choices. Some consider love to be their cornerstone. While this may sound attractive and useful, the pursuit of love without a simultaneous pursuit of its source can be shallow and self-focused. Just because a person chooses to do no harm and love others does not mean that they are living in truth and properly anchored to the real cornerstone.

Jesus is the true and authentic cornerstone and shepherd. It is only in following the Risen One as the way, the truth, and the life that we can move from being well grounded ethical people to properly focused moral ones. Proper conduct, a true sense of justice, wisdom, virtue, moral principles, faith, hope, and love will be difficult to find unless we listen to the right Voice. It is when we learn to listen to the voice of God that we begin our journey on the road to salvation. It is only the Good Shepherd, the authentic and solid cornerstone, who can guide us through life’s questions and challenges and bring us to the safe and proper pasture.

A person’s life only has meaning when the cornerstone is properly selected and set. Understanding themselves only as random acts of creation, existing without intent or purpose, will color their choices and influence their decisions. The foundation of their lives will be simply a matter of preference and choice, leaving benchmarks of growth and higher ideals optional to pursue. Whereas people who believe that they are fashioned and loved into existence by a God who purposely made them, have this incredible unconditional relationship at their source which has tremendous significance. Their allegiance is not to themselves but to their Creator. Life, then, is an adventure in search of this Creator God and a journey of self-discovery that seeks to unite their will to His. There is a cost. We have to give up our life in order to gain our life. As ironic as that sounds, it is true. It is only when we finally figure this out that the true cornerstone of our lives will be properly laid and we can, with God’s help, get about the business of properly constructing a temple that endures.

©LPi

RECOGNIZE GOD IN YOUR ORDINARY MOMENTS

Confidence in Princes

Have you ever confided your problems to a friend, only to get the answer, “have you prayed about it as much as you’ve talked about it?”

Like all good advice, it can really irritate the recipient at first. Here I am, vulnerable and wounded, unloading my problems, and this joker tries to load them right back up and ship them off to Someone with a higher pay grade.

But again, like all good and irritating advice, it rings true if you sit and think about it.

Sure, venting is helpful. We all need that friend or family member who can listen to our problems. But if we ever start to think that person can solve them, it’s a good sign that we’re losing perspective.

Are you looking to the world for an answer? Are you looking in the mirror, expecting to find a solution to your problems? Are you expecting happiness, peace, contentment or justice to come from any place other than God?

“It is better to take refuge in the Lord than to put confidence in princes,” the Psalms tell us. Well, I’ve never put much confidence in princes. But when it comes to problems, I often find myself telling God to take a step back — “I’ve got this.”

It’s tough to pray about any problem as much as you talk about it. We want so badly to tackle the issue ourselves. But I’ll let you in on a secret: it doesn’t matter what the question is, we don’t have the answer. Take it to the One who does.

— Tracy Earl Welliver, MTS

©LPi

Every week on the printed bulletin we have a section for kids.

During this time of isolation, we will share this activity booklet for you to print out at home.

4th Sunday of Easter

CLICK HERE TO PRINT PDF

DAKOTA COUNTY'S COVID-19 INFO

This is the link to Dakota County’s COVID-19 info which has a wealth of info and links. Check out the Community Resources tab for all sorts of useful info. This is a central place for county info and community resources that a team of staff are regularly updating.

https://www.co.dakota.mn.us/HealthFamily/HandlingEmergencies/Disasters/Pages/emerging-diseases.aspx

HELPFUL LINKS

STEWARDSHIP MESSAGE

Dare to stretch your giving to new levels.

IN MEMORIAM

Please remember in your prayers, Carolyn Ketchmark, who died on Tuesday, March 23, at the age of 84. Preceded in death by parents Bennie and Martina Olsen, her only sibling Virginia Wohlers (Olsen). Survived by loving husband John of 64 years, son William (Lorraine), daughters Laura Monson (Richard), Cheryl Ketchmark, Denise Wisniewski (Benjamin) and Susan Barron (James). Proud grandmother of twelve and great grandmother to seven, and many nieces and nephews.

In retirement, a voracious reader, also enjoyed traveling, dining out, playing board games and cards, wintering in Gulf Shores, AL and Rockport, TX.

The Funeral Mass was held here on Friday, April 23. Thank you to all who graciously assisted with Mass.

May God grant eternal rest

and give comfort to the family at their time of loss.

Amen.